Rica Diolan glad to rejoin NU after unfruitful stint with UE

A player for NU under Roger Gorayeb, setter Rica Diolan was recruited by Francis Vicente to UE, was asked by Babes Castillo to rejoin NU and is now looking to play under Norman Miguel.

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RICA Diolan is glad to finally rejoin the National University women’s volleyball team after leaving for University of the East two seasons ago.

A setter under the Bulldogs coach Roger Gorayeb in UAAP Season 78, Diolan was lured UE by then Lady Red Warriors coach Francis Vicente with the offer of being included in the roster of Philippine Super Liga club Generika.

But after one semester in UE, the 19-year-old player from Davao was offered a spot in the Lady Bulldogs pool again by Babes Castillo, who also has recently been dropped by NU.

Diolan has now completed the residency requirement and is eager to play for new coach Norman Miguel in Season 81.

Diolan is excited to reunite with her former teammates led by new team captain Roselyn Doria, Audrey Paran and Risa Sato.

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“Siyempre excited kasi parang back to home tapos kasama ko ulit sila Ate Dors (Roselyn Doria),” said the Nazareth School of NU standout who will be teaming up with six incoming rookies led by Ivy Lacsina, Princess Robles, Joyme Cagande and Jennifer Nierva.